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Disturbances in Heart Rhythm

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Arrhythmia or dysrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm caused by a defect in the heart's conduction system. It can cause the heart to beat irregularly, too quickly, or too slowly, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fainting. Factors such as stress, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, certain drugs, congenital defects, diseases, and electrolyte abnormalities can trigger arrhythmias.
Arrhythmias are categorized by their speed, rhythm, and origin. A slow...

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A Year in Review: Atrial Fibrillation 2023

Amier Ahmad¹, Ankur A Karnik¹, Rahul Doshi¹

¹Department of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

The Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management

|February 2, 2024

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Anticoagulation atrial fibrillation catheter ablation guidelines left atrial appendage occlusion

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